Michael J. Sakuma

Michael J. Sakuma, Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University, where he coordinates the advanced assessment track. A licensed psychologist in Washington and New York States with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, he has taught psychology for two decades across undergraduate and graduate programs.

His educational background includes:

• Doctoral degree in Biopsychology from Stony Brook University
• Re-specialization in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University-Teacher's College

Dr. Sakuma's research centers on sleep and mindfulness, with documented publications exploring longitudinal structural brain changes in schizophrenia. His professional expertise extends to clinical assessment methodologies, neuropsychology, and psychopharmacology, reflected in his extensive teaching portfolio covering statistics, research methods, personality theories, psychopathology, and advanced assessment techniques. His work bridges clinical practice with humanistic psychology principles.

As coordinator of the advanced assessment track, he mentors students in cognitive and personality assessment while integrating ethical considerations into clinical training. Though specific grant details are absent, his two-decade teaching career demonstrates sustained commitment to developing practitioners in humanistic clinical psychology.